Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – June 25, 2021

SAFETY FIRST

Hot times call for more water. During a site walk today, I noticed that each crew member had water in hand or nearby. What a great reminder that we need to ensure that we all are drinking more water as the sweltering heat continues and remind those around us to do the same. 

Temporary work hours: June 28, 2021, through July 2, 2021, from 5:00 AM–3:30 PM

As temperatures are expected to reach 105° to 111°, the City is following recommendations from Oregon OSHA and the NWS to adjust work hours to the coolest part of the day. In addition, crew members have been instructed to drink one cup of water every 15 minutes and to monitor each other for heat exhaustion. 

CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION KIOSK

On Tuesday, June 29, the City will continue its informational kiosk in front of Newport Market from noon to 1:30 PM. Over the past month, we have had the opportunity to provide additional details of the upcoming changes to the Newport Ave corridor. Please stop by and meet with our team for any questions regarding this project.

A photo of project team members and visitors at the project's informational kiosk setup in front of Newport Market.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

A photo of a City vehicle and excavation equipment onsite during an inspection and review of completed work.
Above: A city representative is onsite for inspection and review of the completed work.

Nashville/Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 1

Week of June 25–July 1

  • Concrete will be poured into the planter wall forms on Nashville Ave.
  • Installation of irrigation sleeves for the stormwater planters.
  • Sewer service is connected on Newport Ave, and the bypass pumps are being removed. 

DETOURS IN EFFECT

  • Nashville Ave. from Newport Ave. to Pageant Park
  • Newport Ave. from NW 7th street to NW 10th street

A map depicting the work zone and closure at Nashville Ave. & the 9th St. roundabout and detour routes for Newport Ave. westbound & eastbound traffic.

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

  • Access to all area businesses along the construction corridor will be maintained. New ‘Business Open’ signage continues to be installed.
  • Businesses between 9th Street and 11th Street can be accessed using the rear alley and rear parking areas.
  • Please do not enter the construction zone before, during, or after hours.
  • Daytime work hours are in effect from 7:00 AM-5:30 PM; with the exception of June 28, 2021, through July 2, 2021, from 5:00 AM– 3:30 PM.
  • There are many construction projects in the area and throughout the City of Bend. Travel safely.

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

  • EMS, buses, and other delivery/service providers have been included in the project updates distribution list.
  • Please help us in spreading the word to your clients, customers, and delivery personnel regarding detouring and closures.
  • Share the project website (provided below), where others can also sign up for updates using the ‘PROJECT UPDATES’ button.
  • Please contact the project team if you are not the correct contact for your organization or if others need to be included.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Project Website: https://www.bendoregon.gov/newportimprovements

24 Hour Construction Phone Line: (541) 200-6972.

Project Contacts: 

Drew Wells, City of Bend Project Engineer – awells@bendoregon.gov or (541) 588-0581

Peter Guth, Project Public Involvement Coordinator – pguth@dowl.com or (548) 256-6007

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